EFG Hermes was the top player in MENA equity capital markets last year: EFG Hermes was recognized as MENA’s top investment bank in the equity and equity-related category in 2024 by the London Stock Exchange Group, the firm said in a statement(pdf). EFG Hermes led the region’s equity capital market activity — it completed 11 IPOs and 6 secondary offerings throughout the year, including Aramco’s blockbustersecondaryoffering in June.

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What they said: “Achieving the highest deal count in MENA ECM transactions, including 11 IPOs and 6 secondary offerings, underscores not only our leadership in numbers but also the breadth and depth of our capabilities,” said Global Head of Investment Banking Moustafa Gad. “What truly sets us apart is the diversity of markets, industries, and transaction sizes we cater to, demonstrating a sustainable, well-rounded approach to growth rather than relying on a single mega-deal to drive results.”

Schneider Electric was recognized as the most sustainable corporation in the world for the second year running by sustainable economy magazine Corporate Knights, the company said in a statement(pdf). The company is now the first and only company to top the magazine’s Global 100 twice. Check out the full list of the world’s 100 most sustainable companies on Corporate Knight’s website.

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